HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 06 08 WW Committee Minutes WATERFRONTS COMMITTEE MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009 — 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chamber, 1225 Main St., Sebastian
1. City Manager Al Minner called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Tim Adams Absent: Mason Bowen
John Conway
Al Minner, City Manager
Beth Mitchell
Lisanne Monier
Sal Neglia
Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Susan Lorusso, Recording Secretary
4. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Select a Board Chair
At Mr. Minner's request Ms. Grohall led the committee in the procedure of board chair
selection. Ms. Mitchell nominated John Conway for chairman. As there were no other
nominations Mr. Conway was elected as board chairman.
B. Select Permanent Meeting Y Da /Time
Chmn. Conway thanked the members for nominating him. He opened discussion for the
location, date and time of future meetings. Ms. Grohall reviewed the calendar of existing
standing commission dates and times. It was the consensus of the committee to meet
the second and fourth Mondays at 5:00 P.M. with a two-hour limit and one half-hour
extension if needed.
Location was discussed. Ms. Grohall noted that the meetings must be accessible to the
public. A number of locations was discussed.
C. Review of Orientation Materials
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Ms. Grohall reviewed the packet material prepared by the City Clerk's office.
D. Review of Stan Mayfield Working Waterfront Information
Ms. Grohall reviewed the Ordinance, the City's grant application, and the Stan Mayfield
Working Waterfront Rules.
At this time the committee members introduced themselves and Ms. Mitchell introduced
Nicole, her designee and Tourism Coordinator at the Chamber.
Chmn. Conway asked for background on the grant. Ms. Grohall explained the city
envisioned two things, an eco-tourism opportunity and the ability to showcase the
heritage through history, education and civic events, hopefully partnering with the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to run a retail fish market that would
focus on locally caught fish and aquaculture as well as promote green and sustainable
products for our future. The Florida Community Trust (FCT) director is willing to join us
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at a meeting. Ms. Mitchell suggested inviting Ruth Stanbridge as she is on the FCT
board and lives locally.
Chmn. Conway reviewed his PowerPoint presentation.
Ms. Grohall explained agendas are prepared one week prior to a meeting and posted on
the public bulletin board. She asked committee members contact her to have items listed
on the agenda, prepare handouts or utilize the PowerPoint system. Ms. Mitchell asked
Member Matters be added as a regular agenda item.
There was further discussion on the two parcels and how they tie in with the parcel to
the south. Mr. Neglia noted city parcels obtained with the grant will be used for eco-
tourism and educational facility whereas the southern parcel would be used for
commercial fishing industry. Mr. Adams gave a history of that industry in Sebastian and
how it ties in with the projects. Ms. Grohall added the two sites have dock issues that
need to be resolved. The ten percent CRA funds for this project was also discussed.
5. PUBLIC INPUT
David Cox, Summer Place, asked about other programs FCT administers. He believed
management plans are not established until after the land acquisition.
Chris Pinson, co-owner Sebastian Entertainment, would check to see if the meetings
could be held at the facility. He offered to give a tour of the two parcels.
6. OTHER MATTERS
A. Management Plan Update
The management plan is done prior to acquisition. Leasing options were discussed. Ms.
Monier handed out a packet detailing the Cortez Community Management Plan, which
has a viable working waterfront and preservation land.
Ms. Mitchell recommended they formally adopt city council rules of procedure and have
committee matters at the end of each agenda.
Committee field trips must be advertised. Locally, our two project sites and the
commercial fishing enterprise operating from the offshore marina including the
aquaculture. Meet with Charles Sembler, who has the parcel to the south. Also the
fishing museum, Pt. Salerno and/or Cortez. Ms. Grohall will invite Ruth Stanbridge and
possibly FCT staff to next meeting.
Chmn. Conway adjourned the meeting at 8:01 P.M.
Note: Ms. Grohall reminded committee members to get any materials to her a
week prior to the next meeting. If you have an opportunity to go to Cotez, or any
other site by yourself, you can do that independently however, if two or more
committee members go or carpool, it must be advertised.
Approved Regular Meeting by
Chairman, Waterfronts Committee
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